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The Town of Cutler Bay is joining municipalities across Florida in celebrating Florida City Week from October 20 to 26, 2025, highlighting the vital role local government plays in everyday life. Hosted annually by the Florida League of Cities, the week-long event is designed to…
Halloween events are planned throughout the area over the next week, and the Homestead Cybrarium has a lineup for all ages. The Cybrarium Spooktacular will take place Oct. 25, from noon to 3 p.m. on the outdoor stage. The Candy Lane Trick-or-Treat Zone may not…
The Homestead City Council recently passed an ordinance revising registration fees, updating maintenance and security requirements, clarifying the city’s immunity for inspections, and adding civil penalties for violations. During the July 16, Council meeting, members approved the ordinance on first reading. The purpose of replacing…
The South Dade Senior High School Marching Band is steadily growing and improving, welcoming new members as the season progresses. The band, which currently includes about 45 student musicians, has been gaining momentum under the leadership of Director Jason Holland, who hopes to see more…
On October 7, the Homestead Police Department (HPD) hosted a National Night Out event in Losner Park. National Night Out is a campaign to promote police and community partnerships. The events are held across the United States on the first Tuesdays of August and October.…
Checks from Washington reimbursing Florida law enforcement agencies were handed out Tuesday amid praise from the state’s chief financial officer. “On behalf of the whole state of Florida, we are grateful for all the work you guys do in our communities keeping us safe,” CFO…
Amid the federal government shutdown, the State Department of Commerce did not release monthly unemployment figures as expected on Friday. The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, Census Bureau and Department of Labor are not updating labor market and employment information during the shutdown, leaving the…
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging President Donald Trump to end his $100,000 fee for H-1B visa holders. On Sept. 19, Trump issued a proclamation imposing the one-time fee on new H-1B visa petitions. Employers seeking high-skilled foreign workers after Sept. 21 must pay…
A months-long hearing kicked off Monday in a fierce licensure battle over a rare opportunity to join the state’s medical-marijuana industry. The hearing, slated to run through mid-February, comes nearly a year after Florida health regulators announced their intent to award medical-marijuana licenses to 22…
Last week, the accomplishments of Homestead’s agricultural groups and the history of its families were celebrated with various activities at the Redland Golf & Country Club. On Tuesday afternoon, during the Dade County Farm Bureau’s (DCFB) 83rd Annual Meeting and Member Appreciation Luncheon, DCFB President…
Children often love to dig in the dirt, and soon it will be more than simply an exercise in fun. Le Jardin, most well-known for their notable Head Start and Early Head Start programs, has always set goals that include additional support for family well-being.…
Miami was on a bye last week, so there’s no game to report on. We’ll take the opportunity this week to preview the upcoming Miami vs. Louisville game and also provide updates on baseball, basketball and volleyball. FOOTBALL —Miami (5-0, 1-0 ACC) stands at No.…
A new and innovative approach to transportation is coming to Miami-Dade County. On Oct. 27, Miami-Dade will launch Metro Express, the nation’s first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system and the longest all-electric BRT service in the United States. This new transportation system is designed to…
The South Dade Senior High School Buccaneers delivered a dominant 45–0 victory over Miami High on Oct. 10, showcasing strength and discipline on both sides of the ball. Head Coach Patrick Burrows praised his players’ balanced performance while keeping the focus on growth and teamwork.…
For Officer Wadley, serving with the Homestead Police Department isn’t just a career — it’s the realization of a lifelong dream. With 25 years in law enforcement, including 19 as a Homestead police officer and six as a correctional officer, she’s spent more than two…
Amid music and outfits from the 1960s, Redondo Elementary School kicked off its 65th Anniversary Celebration on October 3. Fittingly doing so on National Techies Day, the Redondo Techies’ principal, Niurka Milian-Valdes, welcomed students, faculty and staff past and present, and alumni to the morning…
Daniel Yantani Coto graduated from Everglades Preparatory Academy High School in 2023, and two years later graduated from Miami Dade College–Homestead with a string of honors and accomplishments almost too lengthy to list. He is continuing his drive for excellence at Princeton University and has…
The Miami Hurricanes (5-0, 1-0 ACC) claimed the mythical Florida State Championship with a 28-22 win over the Seminoles (3-2, 0-2) at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee last Saturday night. Florida State took the opening kickoff and drove 70 yards in 11 plays, opening the…
The College of the Florida Keys Foundation received a $16,000 donation to establish the Nettie Lawson Oglesbee Nursing Scholarship Endowment Fund. Abby and Deek Oglesbee, together with Miriam and Leslie Ellison, created the endowment to award a $500 scholarship each fall and spring semester, beginning…
A South Dade Senior High School teacher has received a high honor and an opportunity to learn more about artificial intelligence (AI) technology — and share that knowledge with his colleagues. Mark Godinez, a gaming and virtual reality teacher at South Dade, has been named…
Miami-Dade residents with disabilities will receive meals through a new program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is sponsoring the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in partnership with the Miami-Dade County Community Services Department’s Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities Services Division. The…
The College Board released its 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) results this week, showing that Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) students outperformed both state and national averages. Approximately 72 percent of M-DCPS students earned a qualifying score of three or higher—five points above the Florida average…
The Homestead City Council adopted the county’s local mitigation strategy plan during the recent Committee of the Whole meeting. The proposed resolution adopts the 2025 Miami-Dade County Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS), a FEMA-approved, multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan developed in collaboration with municipalities, county departments, nonprofit…
The City of Homestead is proud to announce the launch of its new Electronic Permitting & Licensing System, known as EPL-BUILD, a state-of-the-art online platform designed to streamline how residents, businesses, and contractors interact with City departments. Phase 1 of EPL-BUILD officially launched on October…